Hiya!
I’m Sofija, I come from Latvia - a small country by Baltic Sea. I am an open-minded and curious person - I love hearing stories and learning about other countries and cultures. And take a lot of photos along the way.

Last year I decided to take a gap year, and I haven’t regretted it a bit. Since then I have traveled across Europe, and worked in an NGO with youth events and projects, and volunteered in the Netherlands.

Also, I know this profile is very new and might look fake, so I am more than happy to call before meeting up.
But I have "couchsurfed" via facebook, hitchhiked and stayed with people by knocking on the door before and these were definitely some of the best experiences of my life

Hope to see you soon x

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To get an authentic and unique experience while traveling, meet locals and learn about the places I am visiting from a different angle.

Interests

• photography
• yoga
• reading
• sailing
• ecology
• volunteering
• travel
• bicycling
• youth work

Music, Movies, and Books

I just love books.
“Warrior Cats” was my childhood.
“Miss Peregrine’s house for Peculiar children” followed me through my teenage years.
“Salt to the Sea” by Ruta Sepetys has been a favorite for years.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Performed a "rolling stones" song (that I didn't really know) to a private party at a bar in a small town in the Netherlands that doesn't even have a shop.

Oh and we hitchhiked there and stayed with an old couple that we met on the street that day.

Teach, Learn, Share

I just learned that nettles don’t sting if you hold your breath while touching them. Why did no one tell me that while I was a kid?

What I Can Share with Hosts

My love for life and interesting conversations. My perspective and culture. Probably also snacks from my country or the Netherlands - depending where I am coming from.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Estonia, France, Germany, Lithuania, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Latvia, Netherlands